OR Perioperative Tech: Patient Care & Sterile Supply

Emory Healthcare; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Student loan assistance

Family benefits

Wellness incentives

Mentorship programs

Job summary

Emory Healthcare is seeking a Perioperative Services Tech to support the surgical team by handling patient care, environmental maintenance, and sterile supply in the operating room and perioperative areas. Under supervision, you will help prepare the surgical environment for safe and efficient procedures.

This role emphasizes teamwork with Registered Nurses and Surgical Technologists, ensuring infection control and proper aseptic technique, while maintaining equipment and supplies for patient

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Previous healthcare experience preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Assists with patient care and observation duties under supervision of a Registered Nurse, LPN, or Surgical Technologist.
• May assist with set up of operating rooms for surgical procedures.
• Opens sterile supplies and instruments following proper aseptic technique.
• Stocks, sets up, and maintains specialty carts and equipment needed for surgical procedures.
• Maintains clean and aseptic condition of supplies, equipment, and instruments.
• Performs routine cleaning, disinfection, and trash removal in perioperative areas.
• May assist with transporting patients to and from the operating area.
• Replenishes stock of supplies, medications (as permitted), and linens before, during, and after procedures.
• Provides excellent customer service to patients, families, and healthcare team members.
• Complies with hospital policies, safety standards, including PPE guidelines.
• Performs other duties to support perioperative services.

Job description

Emory Healthcare is seeking a Perioperative Services Tech to support the surgical team by handling patient care, environmental maintenance, and sterile supply in the operating room and perioperative areas. Under supervision, you will help prepare the surgical environment for safe and efficient procedures.

This role emphasizes teamwork with Registered Nurses and Surgical Technologists, ensuring infection control and proper aseptic technique, while maintaining equipment and supplies for patient